Electrical Engineer II - Site-Based Power Systems

WorleyParsons; Portland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II for a 12-month agency contractor role based in Portland, Victoria, Australia. The position supports the Alcoa project and requires delivering discipline-specific engineering services across the asset lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering design, strong knowledge of Australian standards, and a track record in brownfield modifications, instrumentation interfaces, and safety-focused design.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification: 4-year bachelor's in Electrical Power or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' technical experience in discipline-level engineering design.
• Experience in brownfield electrical systems modification and interfaces with instrumentation and control.
• Excellent understanding of Australian electrical standards.
• Strong knowledge across equipment sizing, cable routing, layouts, lighting, earthing, arc flash and HV switchgear/MCC design.
• Experience with control interfacing and instrumentation; electrical calculations.
• Knowledge of protection systems and relay settings (overcurrent, earth fault, motors, VSD).
• Creation of design drawings (SLDs, schematics, terminations, schedules, layouts).
• Site experience: scoping, inspections, commissioning; FATs/SATs witnessing.
• Experience preparing ITPs, MTOs, datasheets, specs, procurement, and construction scope.
• Understanding of electrical estimates, execution schedules, and shutdown planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering services that meet Worley, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop fit-for-purpose designs from concept to as-built; ensure safety and operability.
• Leverage digital/AI-enabled tools in daily work.
• Identify issues and provide innovative solutions with senior support.
• Produce calculations, drawings, and documentation; interpret applicable standards.
• Support project reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and safety-in-design workshops.
• Coordinate with peers and clients to deliver high-quality deliverables.
• Foster relationships with contractors, clients and Worley personnel.
• Contribute to improving Worley engineering systems and processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Brownfield mods

Project experience

Safety in design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Worley is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II for a 12-month agency contractor role based in Portland, Victoria, Australia. The position supports the Alcoa project and requires delivering discipline-specific engineering services across the asset lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering design, strong knowledge of Australian standards, and a track record in brownfield modifications, instrumentation interfaces, and safety-focused design.